The Cisco C6880-X-LE-DFC is a Distributed Forwarding Card designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE Extensible Fixed Aggregation Switch. It provides distributed packet-forwarding functionality within the Catalyst 6880-X-LE architecture, allowing forwarding operations to be performed locally on the switching hardware rather than relying exclusively on centralized processing.
The part is associated with the DFC4 architecture and is documented in equipment inventories as a Distributed Forwarding Card 4 with 1 sub-module / 4 EARL. Cisco documentation confirms that the Catalyst 6880-X-LE platform supports DFC/PFC forwarding architecture.
Importantly, C6880-X-LE-DFC should not be confused with the C6880-X-LE chassis or the C6880-X-LE-16P10G port card. Cisco identifies the chassis and 16-port multi-rate port card as separate product IDs.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
- Part Number: C6880-X-LE-DFC
- Platform: Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE
- Product Type: Distributed Forwarding Card
- Forwarding Architecture: DFC4
- Configuration: 4 EARL, 1 sub-module
- Designed for distributed packet forwarding
- Intended for Catalyst 6880-X-LE aggregation-switch architecture
- Supports hardware-based forwarding functions
- Used as a component of the Catalyst 6880-X-LE system rather than as a standalone Ethernet switch
- Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-LE uses standard FIB/ACL/NetFlow table resources.
Technical Specs
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Part Number: C6880-X-LE-DFC
Product Family: Cisco Catalyst 6880-X Series
Compatible Platform: Catalyst 6880-X-LE
Product Type: Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC)
DFC Type: DFC4
Hardware Architecture: 4 EARL, 1 sub-module
Function: Distributed hardware packet forwarding
Installation: Internal component/module of the Catalyst 6880-X-LE platform
Related Chassis: C6880-X-LE
Related Port Card: C6880-X-LE-16P10G
